Arizona Squirrels - (one's you probably HAVE seen)

[c.j.]

First one is a Round-tailed Ground Squirrel. Eastern people often mistake them for prairie dogs, due to their resemblance.

The second is a Harris's Antelope Squirrel. It is often mistaken for a chipmunk.

All pictures taken at my place in Arizona

[paulnj]

Nice images, but do you have a side view of the antelope squirrel. I have seen both, but the side view will be better for ID purposes ;) You obviously know your species(as do I for the most part), so I am sure you'll understand my request for a better ID shot.

If this bourd only gets 10 more people aware of the nature around them, it was all worth the time I spend moderating here

[c.j.]

Nice images, but do you have a side view of the antelope squirrel. I have seen both, but the side view will be better for ID purposes ;) You obviously know your species(as do I for the most part), so I am sure you'll understand my request for a better ID shot.

If this bourd only gets 10 more people aware of the nature around them, it was all worth the time I spend moderating here

Okay, here's some other angles…

First, Round-tailed Ground Squirrel standing. You can see why people would think they are prairie dogs.

Second and third, side and rear view of Harris's Antelope Squirrel. Lateral stripe and color (resembling antelope markings) responsible for part of the name. It tends to carry it's tail curled over the top of it's body.

Note: Not the greatest photos, but, should help with field identification

[ken1953]

Although I was born and raised in Arizona...I am one who makes the above mentioned mistakes. So, Paul and C.J., you have definitely educated me tremendously!!! hehe Great captures CJ...
Ken

[paulnj]

These images are great for ID work. I am a birder and know the importance of ID shots as salable images. wildlife images usually are ID shots or modified versions of ID work(IMHO) but, they don't all need to be(like the original antelope squirrel ) ;)